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Explore ten creepy rooms in the spooky mansion to find cleverly concealed picture riddles and games. Solve the Secret Message Puzzle, too, and you'll discover the way out of the house.
Description
What is I Spy?
I Spy, created by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick, is an award-winning series of books, software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. I Spy combines intriguing photographs of familiar objects with rich rhyming riddles to create brain-testing puzzles that kids can't resist. Each time kids play I Spy, they discover clever object associations, word play, and themes which help them build important learning skills including reading, problem solving, and creativity.
Kids think when they play I Spy!
Activities
- 13 Riddle Areas
You'll need to use more than just your eyes to solve some of these tricky riddles. Get ready to think!
- Special Features
Use the built-in magnifying glass to uncover objects hidden within the colorful wings of these butterflies.
- Mystery Bins
In this fast-paced game, you'll need to concentrate in order to sort and classify objects into matching pairs. Try all three levels of difficulty!
- And More!
Explore the whole house, there's nothing to fear. Solve all the riddles, create seven ghosts, design your own I Spy picture riddles, and play games. For every riddle you tackle, you come closer to finding a way out of the house.
Features
Solve 26 picture riddles, create seven ghosts, play fast-paced games, and make your own picture riddles.
Play independently or team up with a friend.
Scenes are personalized with your name.
Amusing sound effects, fun animations, and musical surprises.
Save your game to finish later.
Print a certificate when you finish your game.
Instructional guide for parents.
Skills Learned
Reading
Vocabulary
Rhyming
Writing
Visual Discrimination
Cause & Effect
Logic & Reasoning
Classifying & Sorting
Visual Memory
Following Directions
Awards And Reviews
Winner, SIIA Codie Award for Home Education Program — Best Debut
Winner, Milia D'Or Award for Best Children's Software
Winner, Parenting Magazine's Software Magic Award 2000
Child Magazine's Best Software 1999: "The illustrations are so rich and the puzzles so interesting that you may find yourself wanting to play this after your child goes to sleep."
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
Kids First! All Star Endorsement
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 1999: "Loaded with luscious images that hide countless surprises for your child to unearth, this latest version of I Spy will entertain for hours."
Children's Choice Award (Canadian Toy Testing Council)
Honorable Mention, Bolognia New Media Prize
Children's Software Revue (Fall 1999): 5.0 stars Editor's Choice
Choosing Children's Software (Fall 1999): 4 stars
Pam Gleichman, syndicated columnist: 4 stars
Parents Magazine (December 1999): Best New Software for Kids
Developmental Software Award -- Problem Solving 1999
Anne Reeks, The Houston Chronicle (September 24, 1999): "Once in a while an offshoot beats the original. The translation of I Spy books to CD-ROM is just such a rarity, and this particular one. . . is particularly wonderful."
Ships In A Mini-Retail Box
Windows System Requirements
Windows 95/98/Me/2000 or XP
486 DX 66MHz or faster
16MB of RAM
Minimum 10MB hard disk space available
640 x 480 display with 256 colors
4X CD-ROM drive
Windows compatible sound card
Printer optional
Macintosh System Requirements
PowerPC
75MHz or faster processor
System 7.5 or later
16MB of RAM
Minimum 10MB hard disk space available
640 x 480 display with 256 colors
4X CD-ROM drive
Printer and microphone are optional
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